Kh1 Elements of Islay

Kilchoman KWM Single Bourbon Cask

Very light in colour, light yellow and soft around the edges. Nose is hot (surprise! 61.9% hot), with a medicinal finish. First taste is the fire-y bite moving into the iodine and salt air.

Score 78/100

Kilchoman New Make Spirit

I tried this Kilchoman New Make Spirit first at a tasting in Belgium, hosted by the owner’s son James Wills. The barley type used is called Concerto. It has a big yield, something distillers are of course very much interested in. It has many of the same qualities as Optic and is used for both beer and malt whisky. The nose is very clean, very...

Score 80/100

Kilchoman Loch Gorm Second Edition

I tried the first release of the Kilchoman Loch Gorm at a tasting led by James Wills in May 2013. This is the second edition, that appeard this year and matured on oloroso sherry casks. It is only 5 years old and surprisingly pale. It is immediately very salty and smoky on the nose, with loads of spices and a trace of asphalt. But the sherry cask...

Score 86/100

Kilchoman 2006 5 Year Old

This is a 5 year old expression from the new kids on the Islay block, Kilchoman. This distillery has great character and this bourbon matured whisky shows it off nicely * Nose: initially it’s lots of brine, seaweed and tar given time however, it will reveal, floral tones, heather honey and lemon cream. * Pallet: quite dusty it’s not a very clean...

Score 87/100